Brian D. Kaschel – Brian’s Blog

Connecticut Divorce and Coronavirus

Connecticut Divorce and coronavirus. A difficult time for all of us. I hope you are safe and well. How is it impacting Family Court litigants and the legal profession? Here are some questions that were posed to the Family Court and their responses: 1. Emergency Custody Actions and Denial of Parenting Time or Visitation The […]

Legal Fees in a Connecticut Divorce

Questions about legal fees in a Connecticut divorce? Well then this blog will help you. Most divorce lawyers in Connecticut bill by the hour. Clients usually pay a retainer, which the attorney deposits in a Trustee (IOLTA) Account. The attorney maintains an accounting of their time as services are performed. Then the attorney withdraws funds […]

CT DCF Education Professional Investigation

A Connecticut DCF Education Professional Investigation will be handled differently in Connecticut. In the past, the Investigations were handled just as any other DCF referral. But effective immediately, Investigations involving schools and school personnel will handled more swiftly and subject to higher scrunity. DCF has now created two Investigative Units specifically for school-based investigations. Apparently, […]

Initial Divorce Consultation

An initial divorce consultation is a great opportunity to gather information and plan next steps. Here is how to get the most out of the process. At the consultation Make sure to ask questions. I know the law but you know the facts. Be sure to have your most pressing issues discussed. Feel free to bring […]

Safety Plans: Connecticut DCF Investigations

What are Connecticut DCF Safety Plans? Simply put, it is a written agreement between DCF and a parent made during an Investigation. The DCF Social Worker will usually tell the parent or guardian to sign or they will be charged with Neglect or Abuse and summoned to Juvenile Court. From a social worker’s perspective, Safety […]

DCF still not in compliance with Juan F

So the narrative continues. DCF has made “progress” but still not in compliance. Of course not. Seems like “Donkey Years” when speaking of Juan F Source: Report: DCF makes progress, but still not in compliance – CTInsider.com Connecticut DCF Attorney I represent clients in all DCF matters through out Fairfield County including those who reside […]

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